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Young man speaks of tragic accident that changed his life
BY THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — What started as a seemingly normal night out with a few friends ended in a tragic event that would change Kevin Brooks’ life forever. The Canada native enjoyed a few drinks at a party before hopping into his car, stepping on the gas and speeding home with…
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Church Flea Market planned for June 8
The First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville will hold its annual Flea Market 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 8 at the church, 172 Main St., directly across from Borough Hall. Rain date is June 15. Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. For more information, call 732-257- 6353.
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Holy Name to offer outing at ballpark
The Holy Name Society of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Route 18 south, Old Bridge, will sponsor a Family Day Baseball/Picnic Outing June 8 at TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater. Game time is 7:05 p.m. The Somerset Patriots will take on the Sugerland Skeeters. The cost is $35 per person, $150 for a family of five…
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Wresting event to aid tornado victims
UWA Elite Pro Wrestling will host a fundraiser to assist the Red Cross and victims of the recent tornado in Oklahoma beginning at 6:30 p.m. June 1 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River. The event will include 10 matches featuring the stars of UWA Elite and former WWE superstar Nunzio. A…
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Restaurant event to assist area charity
Camillo’s Restaurant and Pizza, 31 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville, will hold a dinein fundraiser at 4-10 p.m. June 3-6 to support FAT (Faith and Trade) Helping Hands, a Sayreville-based charity that provides food, clothing and minor home repairs for needy residents of New Jersey. Diners must present an event flier to their server. The restaurant will…
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Dinner to support youngster’s recovery
A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit 13-year-old South Amboy resident Samantha Carey is planned for June 1 at South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784, 601 Washington Ave. Seatings are scheduled for 4 and 6 p.m. Samantha, a South Amboy Middle School/High School eighth-grade student who played on the school’s soccer and basketball teams, underwent emergency…
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Yard sale proceeds to aid building fund
Cottrell Corners Community Church, 442 Cottrell Road, Old Bridge, will hold its ninth annual Churchwide Yard Sale at 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 9. All are welcome to attend. Proceeds will benefit the church building fund. For more information, log on to www.gracechurchob.org or email [email protected].
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Level Club to offer Drive-Thru Rib Sale
The Level Club of South River will host a fundraising Drive-Thru Rib Sale from noon until the ribs are sold out on June 1 at the Philo Lodge, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. Cost is $18 for a full rack of ribs, or $10 for a half rack. For more information, email [email protected].
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Sell Your Treasures will support library
The Friends of the Sayreville Public Library will hold a Sell Your Treasures Event at 1:30-4 p.m. June 9 in conference room at the library, Washington Road. Barbara and Richard Reid-Reinhardt of Barbara’s Unique Antique Boutique, Jamesburg, will purchase coins, watches and all types of jewelry. The boutique will donate 10 percent of the sales…
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